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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.36, 63.88 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.36, 63.88 and 36.51 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.36 : 63.88 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.36/63.88 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.36x = 63.88 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.36x = 2,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332.26/46.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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